Herdersfamilie in een landschap 1747 - 1812

"Herdersfamilie in een landschap" is a print from the 18th century by Italian artist Pellegrino dal Colle. The print depicts a group of shepherds tending to their flock. The figures, rendered in a realistic style, are engaged in various activities: one shepherd is seated, another is examining a sheep, and a woman is knitting. The print is a fine example of dal Colle's genre paintings, which often depict scenes of rural life. The print's inscription, "Illum non populi fasces, non purpura regum Flexit, et infidos agitans discordia fratres" (He was not swayed by the fasces of the people, nor the purple of kings, but discord stirs up treacherous brothers) may allude to the ongoing conflict between the shepherds. The print is a beautiful and intimate portrayal of life in the countryside.